Social Life of Small Urban Spaces

Jan 1 1980 N/A 0h 58m
Documentary

This witty and original film is about the open spaces of cities and why some of them work for people while others don't. Beginning at New York's Seagram Plaza, one of the most used open areas in the city, the film proceeds to analyze why this space is so popular and how other urban oases, both in New York and elsewhere, measure up. Based on direct observation of what people actually do, the film presents a remarkably engaging and informative tour of the urban landscape and looks at how it can be made more hospitable to those who live in it.

Plot

This highly influential film in architecture and planning circles by William H. Whyte analyzes the success and failures of urban spaces. Observing the natural order of spaces and the way people move through them, Whyte provides an intuitive critique of urban spaces and ways these spaces can be improved.

Written by

William H. Whyte

Directed by

William H. Whyte

Cast

William H. Whyte

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Municipal Art Society of New York

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
192
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA